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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220010360097 · 01/24/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
22
Mine experience
19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING LOOSE BELTS ON THE BALLING AREA CRANE RAILS. HE STOODED DOWN TO TIGHTEN THE BOLTS, BUT WHEN HE WENT TO STAND UP HE FELT A SNAP IN HIS LEFT KNEE. LATER IN THE MORNING HE WENT TO THE NURSE AND SHE SENT HIM IN THE CLINIC. HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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